Al Ain University

Study Time Limitation

The minimum and maximum periods of study at the university are as follows:

1. The minimum study period is seven regular semesters for all degree programs which normally require eight regular semesters for graduation; while it is nine regular semesters for those programs which normally require ten semesters for graduation.
2. The maximum period is fourteen regular semesters for all degree programs which normally require eight regular semesters for graduation; while it is sixteen regular semesters for those programs requiring ten semesters for graduation.
3. The minimum study period for the transferred student is four regular semesters for all degree programs which normally require eight regular semesters for graduation; while it is five regular semesters for those programs requiring ten semesters for graduation.
4. The maximum study period for the transferred student depends on the number of the approved transfer credits; this period can be calculated as a ratio of the maximum study period mentioned in (2).